Barbara Payton, a renowned American film actress, was born on November 16, 1927, and her life was marked by a tumultuous social life, which ultimately led to struggles with addiction to alcohol and drugs. Her remarkable story has been the subject of several books, including "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye: The Barbara Payton Story" published in 2007, written by John O'Dowd, and "L.A. Despair: A Landscape of Crimes and Bad Times" released in 2005, penned by John Gilmore.
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